[C320-list] Log Book Question--fast boat

[Adam Weiner]

Today I left the marina with a Gemini 105MKII from my marina.  Although
he initially passed us, we stayed right behind him for 7 miles, and a
few times caught up.  At the same time we took on a Catalina 42 which,
although flying more sail area, was never able to pass us, and we over
took him to the point where we could easily go across his bow.

Adam

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 6:10 AM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Log Book Question




--- Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com> wrote:

  We joke that the boat is so fast that the
> apparent wind
> always moves forward to windward.
> 
> Adam

Ain't no joke! They are that fast!

With 18-20 knots true wind speed on broad reach
(true), 135 and a depowered main, we will consistantly
be trimmed almost close hauled and making a steady 7-8
knots.

And you gotta fall in in love all over again with an
Admiral who then exclaims with a huge grin; "We're
really flying, aren't we!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867, 
Farmville, NC

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